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The [*Constitution of the United States: Analysis and Interpretation*](https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/), also called the "Constitution Annotated", is [the constitution of record](https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/intro-1-1/ALDE_00000027/):
> the only constitutional law treatise formally author... |
What is the essence of a recordable offence and what happens if you decline consent to give your DNA and fingerprints in the station?
What provisions define the notion of a recordable offence? What are the implications of something being a recordable offence versus not being one and what is the purpose of certain ... |
What is a recordable offence and can you refuse to give your DNA and fingerprints to the police? |
The following questions are about selling alcohol in the United Kingdom.
- Has anyone ever been condemned by a court for the only reason they did not do an
age verification check?
- What evidence would be accepted in a court to prove that someone looks under 18 years old?
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For data analysis purposes, I would like to request an offer / overview of product features with various companies, posing as a prospecting customer over e-mail.
I would like to analyse this data and publish it as part of a market study.
Since I would sign no NDA, and they would voluntarily provide me with the data... |
The following questions are about selling alcohol in the United Kingdom.
- Has anyone ever been convicted by a court for the only reason they did not do an
age verification check?
- What evidence would be accepted in a court to prove that someone looks under 18 years old?
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> am I facing any restrictions what I can do with said data?
It largely depends on the data at issue, which your description does not specify.
A replier might not even be authorized to disclose information available to him. In some scenarios also you would be precluded from publishing information that wrongfully... |
There is 2 people riding in a vehicle. The passenger left his backpack in the vehicle. The driver gets pulled over and they search the vehicle and the passenger is not in the vehicle but the passengers backpack that he left the day before is in there while police search they find a firearm in the backpack so the driver... |
There are 2 people riding in a vehicle. The passenger left his backpack in the vehicle. The driver gets pulled over and the police search the vehicle. The passenger is not in the vehicle but their backpack that he left the day before is. During the police search they find a firearm in the backpack so the driver gets c... |
If a person claims a backpack that was in a vehicle do they also claim what was in the backpack? |
In the current conflict in Ukraine there has been some speculation that Russia may try to knock out or disable satellites used in support of the Ukrainian army.
Notably, large civilian constellations providing secure communications such as the Starlink system have been seen in the actual usage of ground troops.
... |
When unmanned objects, such as satellites, are used for military purposes, do they become valid military targets according to international law? |
If there is a audio recording of a confession saying the gun is his does that drop it off the person currently I'm jail? |
I purchased an airline ticket, paid in full on my VISA, and took the flight.
But the charge NEVER showed up on my VISA.
The card has expired.
Now, 4 months later, the travel agency is demanding the money.
I am wondering If I need to pay? What does the LAW say about this?
Thanks.
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Thank you guys... |
Alice has received an accelerated section 21 claim from the court on form N5B, which legally is invalid. There exists a long and quite involved form intended for use in answering N5B accelerated claims, namely form N11B.
Alice instead submits her defence to the claim on a simple handwritten & signed letter indicati... |
Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B? |
>When unmanned objects, such as satellites, are used for military purposes, do they become valid military targets according to international law?
No, the [Outer Space Treaty][outer_space_treaty.wiki_en], which represents the basic legal framework of international space law has no provision for this.
One main pro... |
>When unmanned objects, such as satellites, are used for military purposes, do they become valid military targets according to international law?
No, the [Outer Space Treaty][outer_space_treaty.wiki_en], which represents the basic legal framework of international space law has no provision for this.
One main pro... |
Defendant is in jail for a gun charge. The gun is not his, nor did he know it was in the vehicle.
Defendant's girlfriend has an audio recording of the gun's owner admitting to owning the gun but refusing to say so to law enforcement because he bought the gun off the street.
Can that audio recording prove that Def... |
Because of a small detail in the scenario, I will change the object in the pack to "a liter of LSD" (because firearms are not generally illegal in the US, and Eritrea is a 'whatever the government wants to do' regime).
Under US legal standards, the passenger could be charged with possession of a controlled substance.... |
A few years ago I believe this was outlawed? Can anyone confirmed?
If it is difficult, what are some loopholes to get around it? |
In the USA, is it still legal to create a website to connect sex providers with clients? |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
Alice has received an accelerated [section 21](https://www.gov.uk/evicting-tenants/accelerated-possession-orders) claim from the court on form N5B, which legally is invalid. There exists a long and quite involved form intended for use in answering N5B accelerated claims, namely form N11B.
Alice instead submits her ... |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
A close family member has offered to provide housing for a refugee.
This was arranged via the council (in other words, the refugee's previous sponsor had been unwilling to continue to host them).
For various reasons, including low grade identity theft, my family member wants the refugee to leave their house ASAP.
... |
How can a Ukrainian refugee be evicted? (UK) |
In the current conflict in Ukraine there has been some speculation that Russia may try to knock out or disable satellites used in support of the Ukrainian army.
Notably, large civilian constellations providing secure communications such as the Starlink system have been seen in the actual usage of ground troops.
... |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
Can a person sign a contract committing to never taking an ex-spouse to Family Court?
For example, as part of a divorce agreement, my (soon to be) ex-spouse wants me to put money aside in escrow that my ex can use in the event that I open up a case in Family Court. The ex is paranoid that I will continue litigat... |
Can a person sign a contract committing to never taking an ex-spouse to Family Court? |
> Can a person sign a contract committing to never taking an ex-spouse
> to Family Court?
Basically no, because there are important circumstances where it is not allowed which often apply. This cannot be done:
(1) if the existence or validity of the marriage is disputed,
(2) in cases where there are (or could... |
> Can a person sign a contract committing to never taking an ex-spouse
> to Family Court?
Basically no. There are important circumstances where waiving a right to sue is not allowed as a matter of law, which often apply. This cannot be done:
(1) if the existence or validity of the marriage is disputed,
(2) in... |
I have an assigned parking space, which is labeled "Compact." There is another parking space immediately to the right of mine, which is also labeled "Compact." I have a compact car, but the person in the next space over uses it to park a large SUV. Due to the geometry of the parking garage, this makes it VERY hard for ... |
Does labeling a parking space as "Compact" have any legal significance? |
I have an assigned parking space, which is labeled "Compact." There is another parking space immediately to the right of mine, which is also labeled "Compact." I have a compact car, but the person in the next space over uses it to park a large SUV. Due to the geometry of the parking garage, this makes it VERY hard for ... |
TLDR: "Compact" is a legal fiction to get the right to build a building. It's pretty much useless.
The "compact car parking space" is about *entitlements* aka the right to build, which is decided **at the local** level. Cities *often* require a minimum number of parking spaces for a development. This then require... |
If there is an audio recording of a confession saying the gun is his does that drop it off the person currently in jail? |
Can an audio recording prove a defendant's innocence? |
TLDR: "Compact" is a legal fiction to get the right to build a building. It's pretty much useless.
The "compact car parking space" is about *entitlements* aka the right to build, which is decided **at the local** level. Cities *often* require a minimum number of parking spaces for a development. This then require... |
It is my understanding that just because an older person does things that are not wise, does not give the right of an adult child to impose guardianship on them. It is my understanding that if they are a danger to themselves or others than a guardian can be imposed.
If a mother has only one adult child but she belie... |
**Is a response to a N5B section 21 accelerated claim required to be given on the dedicated form N11B?**
**YES**. Assuming this refers to an accelerated possession claim on property let on an assured shorthold tenancy in England then [Rule 55.14](https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part55#... |
Is it legal to directly give advice militaries in wars America is neutral in
Would the act itself be punish by loss of citizenship? |
Is it legal to directly advice or become advisor militaries in wars America is neutral in
Would the act itself be punish by loss of citizenship? |
Is it legal to directly advice or become advisor to a military in war America is neutral
Would the act itself be punish by loss of citizenship? |
A few years ago I believe this was outlawed? Can anyone confirm? |
Reading [this article][1] where a crime victim rejected a $200 payment that the court had ordered the offender to pay her made me think: what happens now? Is she obliged to take it?
If she doesn't provide her bank account number, would the offender be entitled to find it out and make the payment anyway?
If he com... |
Court decides that Rob must pay Alice. Is she obliged to take the payment? |
Is it legal to directly advise or become advisor to a military in a war in which America is neutral?
Would the act itself be punishable by loss of citizenship? |
Can CCTV cameras share an IT network in the UK? |
Are they completely distinct from those in which one may be "sectioned"? |
Under what circumstances may one be brought to a safe place by police under the mental health act? |
Of course it derives from the relevant *section* of the mental health act that bestows the powers of "sectioning", but why is that term used to refer to "being detained for mental health reasons", rather than to "having one's vehicle seized" or "being searched upon reasonable suspicion for dangerous items", under the c... |
How does the phrase "to be sectioned" originate? |
Does the state of mental health crisis have any statutory definition provided by the mental health act 1983 or any other piece of legislation in the UK? |
Is a mental health crisis defined anywhere in the mental health act? |
Further to this [question](https://law.stackexchange.com/q/85766/35069)and this [answer](https://law.stackexchange.com/a/85767/35069), [18 USC 960](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/960) states:
> **Whoever**, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or ... |
Is the USA government exempt from falling foul of the provisions at 18USC960 by funding Ukraine? |
So I have access to a powerpoint presentation as a student. These slides are part of the coure's content and every single slide has disclaimer at the bottom that says
@McGraw-Hill Education
Permission required for reproduction or display
I do not aim to copy the material and redistribute it in any way. ... |
Is it copyright infringement to summarize texts from a powerpoint presentation? |
I have access to a powerpoint presentation as a student. These slides are part of the course content and every single slide has disclaimer at the bottom that says
> @McGraw-Hill Education
>
> Permission required for reproduction or display
I do not aim to copy the material and redistribute it in any way. Inste... |
Further to this [question](https://law.stackexchange.com/q/85766/35069) and this [answer](https://law.stackexchange.com/a/85767/35069), [18 USC 960](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/960) states:
> **Whoever**, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or... |
Further to this [question](https://law.stackexchange.com/q/85766/35069) and this [answer](https://law.stackexchange.com/a/85767/35069), [18 USC 960](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/960) states:
> **Whoever**, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or... |
Does the state of mental health crisis have any statutory definition provided by the m
Mental Health Act 1983 or any other piece of legislation in the UK? |
Is a mental health crisis defined anywhere in the Mental Health Acts? |
**No**
The term "mental health crisis" is often used colloquially but it has no legal definition that I can find. In fact, the word "crisis" does not appear at all in:
[Mental Health Act 1959](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/7-8/72/contents), the [Mental Health Act 1983](https://www.legislation.gov.uk... |
Your question can be generalized: Does this law, which prohibits any military expedition against a foreign state with whom the US is at peace, and if we interpret the "at peace" provision to mean "in lieu of a formal declaration of war", then haven't all US military deployments since the end of WWII been in violation o... |
There are two provisions under the [Mental Health Act 1984](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents) empowering the police to remove a person to a "place of safety", defined by section 135(6) to mean:
> residential accommodation provided by a local social services authority under Part 1 of the Care... |
Under what circumstances may one be brought to a safe place by police under the Mental Health Act? |
There are two safeguarding provisions under the [Mental Health Act 1983](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents) empowering the police to remove a person to a "place of safety", defined by section 135(6) to mean:
> residential accommodation provided by a local social services authority under Part ... |
My current lease has one price for pet fees. This is different (lower) than what is advertised on my rental unit's website. My landlord wants me to pay the higher price and won't agree to an addendum of the original price. Can they do that? They have tried to argue that I agreed to this price for my renewal lease (t... |
Can my landlord change the fees agreed upon in my original lease? |
My current lease has one price for pet fees. This is different (lower) than what is advertised on my rental unit's website. My landlord wants me to pay the higher price and won't agree to an addendum of the original price. Can they do that? They have tried to argue that I agreed to this price for my renewal lease (t... |
> Is the USA government exempt from falling foul of the provisions at
> 18USC960 by funding Ukraine?
Yes.
The criminal code doesn't apply to the U.S. government acting pursuant to authorizations to do so (e.g. Congressional appropriations bills and general chain of command authority legislation in the organizat... |
Partial answer:
> Would the act itself be punishable by loss of citizenship?
No. This is not an activity for which U.S. citizenship can be revoked. |
The conduct described would be a felony.
Two men where just convicted of state crimes this week for very similar conduct in Ohio.
> Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman pleaded guilty to felony
> telecommunications fraud yesterday. According to Cleveland.com, the
> pair "placed thousands of robocalls with false informa... |
*Today in a casual talk on the kitchen, I found out from my mother, that my dad "withdraws money for the man". I asked about the details, and here is the situation:*
My father is a registered entrepreneur who sells raw wood. He was contacted by a man. Let's call him Bob. Bob works in a state organization (not privat... |
Is my father laundering money? |
Is it legal to directly **advise or become advisor** to a military in a war in which America is neutral?
Would the act itself be punishable by loss of citizenship? |
*Today in a casual talk on the kitchen, I found out from my mother, that my dad "withdraws money for the man". I asked about the details, and here is the situation:*
My father is a registered entrepreneur who sells raw wood. He was contacted by a man. Let's call him Bob. Bob works in a state organization (not privat... |
Arnie is a registered entrepreneur who sells raw wood. He was contacted by Bob. Bob works in a state organization (not private), and was tasked with building several garages on one of the streets of a city. Bob was given a budget, and needs to buy materials for the construction. In our case it's metallic parts (carcass... |
Is this laundering money? |
Is it possible for an individual in Canada to open a company whose primary activity is trading stocks? That is, a person trades stocks under the name of the company they open. Is it legal to do so? |
Is it legal to open a company in Canada whose primary commercial activity is stock trading? |
[tag:united-states]
Under U.S. law in almost every U.S. jurisdiction this would be illegal conduct. Arnie would be a co-conspirator with Bob in money laundering and in embezzlement of government funds. These would usually be criminal felonies.
The government (or a private whistleblower called a "relator" in what ... |
**UPDATE**: the country is Ukraine.
Arnie is a registered entrepreneur who sells raw wood. He was contacted by Bob. Bob works in a state organization (not private), and was tasked with building several garages on one of the streets of a city. Bob was given a budget, and needs to buy materials for the construction. I... |
[tag:united-states]
Under U.S. law in almost every U.S. jurisdiction this would be illegal conduct. Arnie would be a co-conspirator with Bob in money laundering and in embezzlement of government funds. These would usually be criminal felonies.
The government (or a private whistleblower called a "relator" in what ... |
[tag:united-states]
Under U.S. law in almost every U.S. jurisdiction this would be illegal conduct. Arnie would be a co-conspirator with Bob in money laundering and in embezzlement of government funds. These would usually be criminal felonies.
The government (or a private whistleblower called a "relator" in what ... |
[Tag:england-and-wales]
Short Answer:
Both Bob and Arnie comit money laundering and Bribery offences.
Much longer Answer:
* **MONEY LAUNDERING**
There are number of different money laundering offences within the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), with a number of different options and permutations avai... |
**UPDATE**: the country is Ukraine.
Arnie is a registered entrepreneur who sells raw wood. He was contacted by Bob. Bob works in a state organization (not private), and was tasked with building several garages on one of the streets of a city. Bob was given a budget, and needs to buy materials for the construction. I... |
[Tag:england-and-wales]
Short Answer:
Both Bob and Arnie comit money laundering and Bribery offences.
Much longer Answer:
* **MONEY LAUNDERING**
There are number of different money laundering offences within the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), with a number of different options and permutations avai... |
[Tag:england-and-wales]
Short Answer:
Both Bob and Arnie comit money laundering and bribery offences.
Much longer Answer:
* **MONEY LAUNDERING**
There are number of different money laundering offences within the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), with a number of different options and permutations avai... |
Does the state of mental health crisis have any statutory definition provided by the Mental Health Act 1983 or any other piece of legislation in the UK? |
I have access to a powerpoint presentation as a student. These slides are part of the course content and every single slide has disclaimer at the bottom that says
> @McGraw-Hill Education
>
> Permission required for reproduction or display
I do not aim to copy the material and redistribute it in any way. Inste... |
Let's imagine that a police arrested someone on suspicion of selling illegal narcotics. Upon chemical analysis of the seized goods, they discover that these goods are not narcotics, but some perfectly legal substances that the "dealer" was selling to clients as narcotics.
What would this person most probably be char... |
How would selling fake drugs be treated in most jurisdictions? |
Let's imagine that the police arrested someone on suspicion of selling illegal narcotics. Upon chemical analysis of the seized goods, they discover that these goods are not narcotics, but some perfectly legal substances that the "dealer" was selling to clients as narcotics.
What would this person most probably be ch... |
Context: There is currently a nationwide shortage of Adderall, a schedule 2 drug. One of the pieces of advice for patients is to see about getting the drug in a different formulation, as not all versions of Adderall are equally out of stock (Size of pill, extended release vs immediate release, etc.). Not knowing ho... |
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